NEW YORK, April 21- General Electric Co reported on Friday that first-quarter cash flow from its industrial operations turned negative and was less than the company expected, though its earnings and revenue exceeded analyst estimates. The stock has outperformed the sector in recent weeks and that could make the shares "less favorable in the current risk-on...

GE reported a negative $1.6 billion in cash flow from industrial operating activities compared with a negative $600 million it expected for the quarter due to higher working capital and the timing of bills to customers. Still, GE said it expects to hit its cash target of $12 billion to $14 billion for the full year. Earnings from continuing operations...

ICAEW has published a survey suggesting that UK businesses are sitting on cash surpluses and are less likely to invest until they feel more secure. Stephen Ibbotson, director of business at ICAEW, explains more.